Tough circumstances
Jessica was eager to learn more about the girl. She could tell that she was carrying a lot of weight on her shoulders, especially for someone so young. Jessica understood the hardships of growing up in tough circumstances, as she had experienced them herself. As a child, Jessica had to help her mother support herself and her three siblings with very little money. She had been forced to drop out of school at a young age and put her dreams and ambitions aside in order to provide for her family.